2020 NFHS BASEBALL RULES POWERPOINT National Federation … · 2. The designated hitter or any...

2020 BASEBALL RULE CHANGES

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Take Part. Get Set For Life.®National Federation of State High School Associations

2020 NFHS BASEBALL RULES POWERPOINT

Welcome to the 2020 Baseball Rules Powerpoint Presentation

Thank you for participating in this annual interpretation meeting. While the rules of baseball are in great shape, we continue to work toward improving the sport by recruiting and retaining more young people. We have to continue to strive to provide safe conditions and place them in situations that they are able to find success in some aspect of the sport. Ultimately, our goal is for them to be safe, have fun and gain some valuable life lessons from participation. New additions to our rules are indicated by underlining of the change. Deletions are noted by a strike-through of the deleted text.

Slide 2 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS

▪ The NFHS writes playing rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level.• Publishes 4 million pieces of materials annually.

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▪ The NFHS writes playing rules for 17 sports, publishes High School Today (HST) along with several other key publications totaling over 4 million pieces annually.


Slide 3 NFHS RULES BOOK AS E-BOOKS

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Slide 4 NEW NFHS RULES APP

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and Officials Associations• www.nfhs.org/erules for more information

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▪ Rules Book Apps for all NFHS rules books and case books are available on iTunes and Google Play. Rules books and case books are cross-linked and enabled for searchable content.

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2020 NFHS BASEBALL RULE CHANGES


Slide 6 Rule Change

DESIGNATED HITTERRULE 3-1-4

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The DH may still be a 10th starter hitting

for any one of the nine starting defensive

players.

The designated hitter has been a mainstay rule for decades. It has not changed. We have only added another option with the same concept. The DH may still be a 10th starter

hitting for any one of the nine starting

defensive players.

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DESIGNATED HITTERRULE 3-1-4a1

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• While there is no change from the

previous DH rule.

• When using a standard designated

hitter, the role of the DH is still

terminated for the remainder of the

game when the defensive player for

whom the DH batted, subsequently

bats, pinch-hits or pinch-runs.

While there is no change from the

previous DH rule.

When using a standard designated

hitter, the role of the DH is still


game when the defensive player for

whom the DH batted, subsequently

bats, pinch-hits or pinch-runs.

Slide 8 Rule Change

DESIGNATED HITTERRULE 3-1-4a2

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• While there is no change from the

previous DH rule.

• The role of a standard DH is still


game when the designated hitter or

any previous designated hitter

assumes a defensive position.

While there is no change from the

previous DH rule.

The role of a standard DH is still


game when the designated hitter or

any previous designated hitter

assumes a defensive position.


Slide 9 Rule Change

DESIGNATED HITTERRULE 3-1-4b

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• The starting designated hitter

(DH) may now be any one of the

starting defensive players,

including the pitcher.

• A Player/DH then holds two

positions: defensive player and

designated hitter.

The starting designated hitter (DH)

may now be any one of the starting

defensive players, including the

pitcher.

A Player/DH then holds two positions:

defensive player and designated

hitter.

Slide 10 Rule Change

DESIGNATED HITTERRULE 3-1-4b

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• In the case where one player is

listed as a starting DH and a

starting defensive player in the

lineup, the role of the defensive

player may be substituted for by

any legal substitute.

• The original player/DH may re-

enter defensively one time.

In the case where one player is listed

as a starting DH and a starting

defensive player in the lineup, the role

of the defensive player may be

substituted for by any legal substitute.

The original player/DH may re-enter

defensively one time.


DESIGNATED HITTERRULE 3-1-4b-1

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When using the P/DH, the role of

the DH is terminated for the

remainder of the game when any

player substitutes offensively for

the DH.

When using the P/DH, the role of the

DH is terminated for the remainder of

the game when any player substitutes

offensively for the DH.



DESIGNATED HITTERRULE 3-1-4b-2

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As a reminder from the

previous rule, the role of the

DH is terminated for the

remainder of the game

when the starting defensive

Player/DH is substituted for

either as a hitter or a runner.

As a reminder from the previous rule,

the role of the DH is terminated for

the remainder of the game when the

starting defensive Player/DH is

substituted for either as a hitter or a

runner.


DESIGNATED HITTER (DH)RULE 3-1-4

▪ ART. 4 . . . A hitter may be (not mandatory) designated for any one starting player (not just pitchers) and all subsequent substitutes for that player in the game. A starting defensive player cannot be listed as the designated hitter in the startup. A designated hitter for said player shall be selected prior to the start of the game, and his name shall be included on the lineup cards presented to the umpire-in-chief and to the official scorer.

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ART. 4 . . . A hitter may be (not

mandatory) designated for any one

starting player (not just pitchers) and all

subsequent substitutes for that player

in the game. A starting defensive player

cannot be listed as the designated hitter

in the startup. A designated hitter for

said player shall be selected prior to the

start of the game, and his name shall be

included on the lineup cards presented

to the umpire-in-chief and to the official

scorer.



▪ A team forfeits the use of a designated hitter if it fails to declare a designated hitter prior to the game. If a pinch hitter or pinch runner for the designated hitter is used, that player becomes the new designated hitter. The player who was the designated hitter may re-enter as the designated hitter under the re-entry rule. A designated hitter and the player for whom he is batting are locked into the batting order. No multiple substitutions may be made that will alter the batting rotation.

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If a pinch hitter or pinch runner for the DH is used, that player becomes the new DH under the first option (the standard DH). A team forfeits the use of a designated

hitter if it fails to declare a designated

hitter prior to the game. If a pinch

hitter or pinch runner for the

designated hitter is used, that player

becomes the new designated hitter.

The player who was the designated

hitter may re-enter as the designated

hitter under the re-entry rule. A

designated hitter and the player for

whom he is batting are locked into the

batting order. No multiple substitutions

may be made that will alter the batting

rotation.




▪ The role of the designated hitter is terminated for the remainder of the game when: A designated hitter may be used in one of the two scenarios:

▪ a.The defensive player, or any previous defensive player for whom the designated hitter batted, subsequently bats, pinch-hits, or pinch-runs for the designated hitter; or

▪ a. The designated hitter may be a tenth starter hitting for any one of the nine starting defensive players. If the designated hitter (DH) is used in this manner, the role of the DH is terminated for the remainder of the game when:

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The role of the designated hitter is

terminated for the remainder of the game

when: A designated hitter may be used in

one of the two scenarios:

a.The defensive player, or any previous

defensive player for whom the designated

hitter batted, subsequently bats, pinch-

hits, or pinch-runs for the designated

hitter; or

a. The designated hitter may be a tenth

starter hitting for any one of the nine

starting defensive players. If the

designated hitter (DH) is used in this

manner, the role of the DH is terminated

for the remainder of the game when:



▪ 1. The defensive player, or any previous defensive player for whom the designated hitter batted, subsequently bats, pinch-hits, or pinch-runs for the designated hitter; or

▪ 2. The designated hitter or any previous designated hitter assumes a defensive position.

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1. The defensive player, or any previous

defensive player for whom the designated

hitter batted, subsequently bats, pinch-

hits, or pinch-runs for the designated

hitter; or

2. The designated hitter or any previous

designated hitter assumes a defensive

position.



▪ Rationale:This rule change will provide coaches some options to strategize how to keep their better players in the game, to contribute to the offensive output of the team and give another player a chance to participate on defense. In addition, considering the pitch count rules, this change would help pitchers to keep their bat (because they are typically the best hitter) in the game, but can come out of the game to protect their arms from overuse.

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Rationale:

This rule change will provide coaches

some options to strategize how to keep

their better players in the game, to

contribute to the offensive output of the

team and give another player a chance to

participate on defense. In addition,

considering the pitch count rules, this

change would help pitchers to keep their

bat (because they are typically the best

hitter) in the game, but can come out of

the game to protect their arms from

overuse.


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POINTS OF EMPHASIS

Slide 19 Points of Emphasis

DESIGNATED HITTER

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There are now two options when using

a designated hitter: the standard DH

and the player/DH. Teams may also still

choose to start the game without using

a designated hitter (straight 9). All

options must be declared prior to the start of the game.

There are now two options when

using a designated hitter: the standard

DH and the player/DH. Teams may

also still choose to start the game

without using a designated hitter

(straight 9). All options must be

declared prior to the start of the

game.


DESIGNATED HITTER

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The courtesy runner (CR)

can never have any function

with a designated hitter (DH).

When a DH comes to bat, he

is a DH (regardless of either

lineup option); when at bat,

he can never assume a

defensive position. As a

result, a CR is never a legal

substitute for a DH.

The courtesy runner (CR) can never

have any function with a designated

hitter (DH). When a DH comes to bat,

he is a DH (regardless of either lineup

option); when at bat, he can never

assume a defensive position. As a

result, a CR is never a legal substitute

for a DH.



DESIGNATED HITTER

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If the DH is batting for

another player, when he bats,

he is a DH. As a result, if a

runner comes in for him

when he gets on base, it is a

substitution, and that player

is now the DH. If the DH is a

Player/DH, he is batting as

the DH. A substitution by an

offensive player would

eliminate the role of the DH.

If the DH is batting for another player,

when he bats, he is a DH. As a result, if

a runner comes in for him when he

gets on base, it is a substitution, and

that player is now the DH. If the DH is

a Player/DH, he is batting as the DH. A

substitution by an offensive player

would eliminate the role of the DH.


GAME-ENDING PROCEDURES

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A state association may adopt game-ending procedures that determine how games are ended,

including suspended games. However, if a state does not adopt game-ending procedures, by mutual

agreement of the opposing coaches and the umpire-in-chief, any remaining play may be shortened or

the game terminated. If a state association has adopted game-ending procedures, only those game-

ending procedures may be used, unless the opposing coaches wish to terminate the game (4-2-4).

Interrupted Contests Procedures. The following procedures shall be followed by the umpires and teams in these situations: a) The umpires, both head coaches and both scorekeepers shall gather together to document the point of interruption on the lineup card and in the official scorebook (including inning, score, outs, runners on base, defensive charged conferences, etc.). The crew chief shall sign the lineup card and the official scorebook to ensure that there are two copies. b) The crew chief should then give the signed lineup card to the home coach to be kept with the official scorebook. c) The umpires shall send their game report to their local assigner. If a different umpire crew is assigned, the local assigner shall send the game report details to the new crew as part of accepting the assignment. d) The lineup card shall be given to the new or returning umpire crew during the pre-game when the game is to be continued from the point of interruption.



FORCE-PLAY SLIDE RULE

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Runners are never

required to slide, but if a

runner elects to slide at

any base, it must be

legal. A legal slide can

either be feet first or

head first. If a runner

slides feet first, at least

one leg and buttock shall

be on the ground.

Runners are never required to slide,

but if a runner elects to slide at any

base, it must be legal. A legal slide can

either be feet first or head first. If a

runner slides feet first, at least one leg

and buttock shall be on the ground.



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Runners may not pop-up

into the fielder.

Runners may not pop-up into the

fielder.



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Runners may not have

a leg raised higher than

the fielder’s knee.

Runners may not have a leg raised

higher than the fielder’s knee.




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Except at home plate, runners may

not slide through or beyond the base.

Except at home plate, runners may

not slide through or beyond the base.



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Runners may not slide away from

a base in the direction of the

fielder. But a runner may slide in

a direction away from a fielder to

avoid making contact or altering

the play of the fielder.

Runners may not slide away from a

base in the direction of the fielder. But

a runner may slide in a direction away

from a fielder to avoid making contact

or altering the play of the fielder.



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The runner is out when

he illegally slides. On a

force play, the runner is

also guilty of interference.

The batter-runner is also

declared out and all other

runners must return to

the base occupied at the

time of the pitch.

The runner is out when he illegally

slides. On a force play, the runner is

also guilty of interference. The batter-

runner is also declared out and all

other runners must return to the base

occupied at the time of the pitch.



COMPLIANT BASEBALL

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The ball shall meet the current

NOCSAE standard for baseball

effective January 1, 2020. The

NFHS authentication mark and the

NOCSAE mark shall both be visible

on the ball.

The ball shall meet the current

NOCSAE standard for baseball

effective January 1, 2020. The NFHS

authentication mark and the NOCSAE

mark shall both be visible on the ball.


BASEBALLSRULE 1-3-1

▪ Effective January 1, 2020 the SEI/NOCSAE mark is required on all baseballs that meet the NOCSAE standard that will be used in high school competition.

▪ Baseballs shall have the SEI/NOCSAE mark along with the NFHS Authenticating Mark.

▪ Rationale:To maintain a consistent and uniform standard for high school competition. To ensure that every baseball manufactured meets the same level of quality and playability.

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Effective January 1, 2020 the

SEI/NOCSAE mark is required on all

baseballs that meet the NOCSAE

standard that will be used in high

school competition.

Baseballs shall have the SEI/NOCSAE

mark along with the NFHS

Authenticating Mark.

Rationale:

To maintain a consistent and uniform

standard for high school competition.

To ensure that every baseball

manufactured meets the same level of

quality and playability.


COMPLIANT BODY AND CHEST PROTECTOR

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The catcher’s

body/chest

protector shall

meet the

NOCSAE

standard effective

Jan. 1, 2020.

The compliant NOCSAE Body protector will have to be worn underneath the traditional chest protector. The catcher’s body/chest protector

shall meet the NOCSAE standard

effective Jan. 1, 2020.



CHEST AND BODY PROTECTOR RULE 1-5-3

▪ The catcher shall wear, in addition to a head protector, a mask with a throat protector, body/chest protector that meets the NOCSAE standard at the time of manufacture (Effective January 1, 2020), protective cup (male only), and baseball protective shin guards. The SEI/NOCSAE mark is required on all body/chest protectors that meets the NOCSAE standard at the time of manufacture that will be used in high school competition.

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The catcher shall wear, in addition to a

head protector, a mask with a throat

protector, body/chest protector that

meets the NOCSAE standard at the

time of manufacture (Effective

January 1, 2020), protective cup (male

only), and baseball protective shin

guards. The SEI/NOCSAE mark is

required on all body/chest protectors

that meets the NOCSAE standard at

the time of manufacture that will be

used in high school competition.


CHEST AND BODY PROTECTOR RULE 1-5-3

▪ Rationale:A SEI/NOCSAE standard has been developed to protect the heart and the cardiac silhouette from commotio cordis. The NOCSAE standard could be included in a product that is either a separate device/apparel or a device constructed into a traditional chest protector. This proposal is recommended and endorsed by the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) to minimize risk. The catcher has to wear either a chest protector that meets the NOCSAE standard or a body protector that meets the NOCSAE standard underneath a traditional chest protector. It is the responsibility of the coach to verify that his/her players are properly equipped and in uniform.

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Rationale:

A SEI/NOCSAE standard has been

developed to protect the heart and the

cardiac silhouette from commotio cordis.

The NOCSAE standard could be included

in a product that is either a separate

device/apparel or a device constructed

into a traditional chest protector. This

proposal is recommended and endorsed

by the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory

Committee (SMAC) to minimize risk. The

catcher has to wear either a chest

protector that meets the NOCSAE

standard or a body protector that meets

the NOCSAE standard underneath a

traditional chest protector. It is the

responsibility of the coach to verify that

his/her players are properly equipped and

in uniform.



COMPLIANCE OF PLAYER EQUIPMENT

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A face mask/guard

specifically designed for a

particular helmet model

may be attached after

manufacture, provided that

procedure is approved by

the manufacturer and

meets the SEI/NOCSAE

standard at the time of

manufacture.

Cheek and jaw protectors are allowed to be used on batting helmets. A face mask/guard specifically

designed for a particular helmet

model may be attached after

manufacture, provided that procedure

is approved by the manufacturer and

meets the SEI/NOCSAE standard at the

time of manufacture.


PROPER PITCHING POSITIONS

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The windup is one of two

legal pitching positions. For

the windup, the pitcher’s

non-pivot foot shall be in

any position on or behind a

line extending through the

front edge of the pitcher’s

plate.

The windup is one of two legal

pitching positions. For the windup, the

pitcher’s non-pivot foot shall be in any

position on or behind a line extending

through the front edge of the pitcher’s

plate.



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The set is one of two legal

pitching positions. For the set

position, a pitcher shall stand

with his entire non-pivot foot in

front of a line extending

through the front edge of the

pitcher’s plate and with his

pivot foot in contact with or

directly in front of and parallel

to the pitcher’s plate.

The set is one of two legal pitching

positions. For the set position, a

pitcher shall stand with his entire non-

pivot foot in front of a line extending

through the front edge of the pitcher’s

plate and with his pivot foot in

contact with or directly in front of and

parallel to the pitcher’s plate.




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Pitchers are no longer required

to have their entire pivot foot in

contact with the pitcher’s plate.

This recognizes that many

mounds are such that it is

problematic for the pitcher to

have his entire pivot foot in


Pitchers are no longer required to

have their entire pivot foot in contact

with the pitcher’s plate. This

recognizes that many mounds are

such that it is problematic for the

pitcher to have his entire pivot foot in




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The so-called hybrid stance is

illegal as it does not meet the

requirements of either the

windup or set positions.

The so-called hybrid stance is illegal as

it does not meet the requirements of

either the windup or set positions.


ENFORCEMENT OF NFHS JEWELRY RULE

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Jewelry, including necklaces,

bracelets and earrings, shall not

be worn except for religious or

medical medals. A religious medal

must be taped and worn under the

uniform. A medical alert must be

taped and may be visible.

Jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets

and earrings, shall not be worn except

for religious or medical medals. A

religious medal must be taped and

worn under the uniform. A medical

alert must be taped and may be

visible.


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NFHS OFFICIALS AND COACHES EDUCATION

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• Introduction to mechanics and techniques used in each sport

• Ideal for new officials or those in first few years of officiating

• 30-45 minutes to complete• Topics vary based on the needs of the

officials in the sport• NFHS Officials Association members

cost is $10• Non-members - course is $20• API available to state associations to

collect results

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SPORTS-SPECIFIC OFFICIATING COURSES ▪ Introduction to mechanics and

techniques used in each sport ▪ Ideal for new officials or those in

first few years of officiating ▪ 30-45 minutes to complete ▪ Topics vary based on the needs of

the officials in the sport ▪ Course is FREE to any NFHS Officials

Association member ▪ Non-members course is $20 ▪ Contact NFHS Officials Department

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NFHS OFFICIALS EDUCATIONSPORT-SPECIFIC COURSES

▪ Courses Available• Officiating Football• Soccer – Fouls and Misconduct• Swimming and Diving• Officiating Wrestling• Officiating Basketball• Umpiring Softball• Officiating Volleyball – Ball

Handling

▪ Future Courses• Officiating Baseball• Basketball – Three-Person

Mechanics• Field Hockey• Track and Field• Volleyball – Overlapping• Softball – Mechanics• Communication Among Officials

and Coaches• Soccer - Offside

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NFHS OFFICIAL EDUCATION

Courses Available Officiating Football Soccer – Fouls and Misconduct Swimming and Diving Officiating Wrestling Officiating Basketball Umpiring Softball Officiating Volleyball – Ball Handling

Future Courses Officiating Baseball Basketball – Three-Person Mechanics Field Hockey Track and Field Softball – Mechanics Communication Among Officials and Coaches


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THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT BASEBALL SEASON!

National Federation of State High School AssociationsPO Box 690 | Indianapolis, IN 46206Phone: 317-972-6900 | Fax: 317.822.5700www.nfhs.org | www

THANK YOU for what you DO!!!!

Hope you have a fantastic season!

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